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Aliatec Studies Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Industrial Processes

Nanoparticles which float in the air may seem somewhat insignificant. Nevertheless, knowing them is a vital in many fields: for example, when evaluating individual or room filtration systems, the effectiveness of protection equipment for workers who handle potentially dangerous elements and the suitability of the handling practices of nanoparticles in industrial processes.

17 Nov 2012

New Study Reveals Nanoparticles are More Harmful to Environment

New study: Higher sensitivity is found only in the offspring of water fleas, even though only the parents had been exposed to these materials

15 Nov 2012

Increasing Usage of Nanosilver in Clothing can Negatively Impact Environment

Silver nanoparticles can have a severe environmental impact if their utilisation in clothing continues to increase.

1 Nov 2012

New Study Provides Implications for Nanosilver Safety

Researchers from Brown University have shown for the first time how ingesting too much silver can cause argyria, a rare condition in which patients' skin turns a striking shade of grayish blue.

1 Nov 2012

Researchers Explore Interaction of Engineered Nanoparticles with Environment and Live Systems

Our understanding of the creation and use of nanomaterials is growing, but so much about our long-term relationship with their tiny component particles remains little understood.

16 Oct 2012

Comprehensive Book on Toxicity of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples

Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘Analysis and Risk of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples, Vol 59. Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry’ to its catalogue.

From Research and Markets 26 Sep 2012

Study Shows Surface Treatments Experience Loss of Nanomaterials and Properties

In a study that appeared in the Applied Catalysis B: Environmental magazine, TECNALIA researchers have discussed the release of nanomaterials due to water flow on surfaces comprising nanomaterials.

20 Sep 2012

Researchers Devise Nano-Velcro to Detect and Trap Mercury in Water Bodies

Mercury is one of the toxic ingredients present in effluent discharge from industries which when dumped into water bodies, finds its way into marine life like fish and finally ends up in humans who consume those fish.

11 Sep 2012

Study Reveals Carbon Nanotubes Can be Toxic to Aquatic Organisms

According to a collaborative study conducted by the United States Geological Survey and the University of Missouri, carbon nanotubes can be harmful to aquatic organisms.

24 Aug 2012

Researchers Quantify Health Impact of Nanofibers

Researchers at University of Edinburgh have quantified the health impact of nanofibers, paving the way to reduce health risks faced by people working with these small fibers utilized in manufacturing industries.

24 Aug 2012